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[slay]

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Edited June 15, 2006 by slay

[8o8]

Z4 no contest

convertables are the way to go

[jraines87]

I'd go with the 2006 Chevrolet Z06 corvette....

Thinking about getting one myself

[Watchwatcher]

slay, you might consider getting the 3series bmw and then doing a serious mod to it. if you want some ideas visit the website for DINAN. You can turn a simple 3 series into the equivalent of an M3. The great thing about this route, is you can do it in stages as it becomes affordable. The main factor however is whether you have a nearby dealer that can do DINAN mods, which for an experienced BMW mechanic should not be too difficult. just a thought, may broaden the possibilities for you.

[slay]

yes, i would also rather drive an SUV or a dodge or whatever, BUT (and heres the thing!)

first:

its freakin hard to source parts for american cars, they need a lot of gas and are expensive (otherwise i would consider getting a chrysler 300C or a mustang)

second: i need a car which gives me good gas milage! i cant afford do drive an SUV which sucks 5x as much gas as a 3-series BMW! on some days i drive A LOT thats why i want a diesel too, because diesel is a lot cheaper than unleaded gas

and i wouldnt want to "turn" a regular BMW in an M3 without the motor... thats like a trabbi with a ferrari body kit. there are M3's in my price range, BUT they also need WAY too much gas and have WAY to big motors (i dont need 300 or 500HP! 150HP will do just fine!)

i would love to get a X5 but also, needs too much GAS!

[slay]

with the iran war and all that [censored] coming up, gas will probably cost twice as much as it does now, pretty soon

[maxmsu]

Dude, M3 all the way...!

[Cheese]

I’d go with the 3-series. The Z4 looks cool, but it’s built to a “price point”. The 3-series drives much better – both in handling and comfort.

[mircle]

3 series. Z4 is definitely a chick car. And I hope you're joking about the 1. Whoever was talking about DINAN is right. If you ever wanted more performance from the car it's there in many ways. But as is, it's great car at a great price.

[Dani]

[mysql]

I like my rotary far more than anything bwm makes. But if you want fuel economy, don't even look at the photos.

[Watchwatcher]

and i wouldnt want to "turn" a regular BMW in an M3 without the motor... thats like a trabbi with a ferrari body kit. there are M3's in my price range, BUT they also need WAY too much gas and have WAY to big motors (i dont need 300 or 500HP! 150HP will do just fine!)

i would love to get a X5 but also, needs too much GAS!

You don't have to worry about the motor, DINAN supercharger is tops. But sounds like you don't want the performance anyway... my rule of thumb was always... a little more horsepower is good... a lot more horsepower is better... and way too much horsepower is... just right. But what do i know, i feel like getting out and giving a push in cars with less than 500hp

[slay]

I like my rotary far more than anything bwm makes. But if you want fuel economy, don't even look at the photos.

is that an RX-8? that would be my first choice, but that sucker needs something around 15 liters / 100km because of its Wankel-Engine!

[dadog13]

if you have the $$$ get the BMW M3...it is a monster!

but if i had to chose from the 3 models you've listed i'd go with the 3 series...somehow i am not a huge fan of the Z4..i've liked the Z3....

[slay]

the 3-series (probably) it us... my dad keeps talking me into the 1-series and my friends keep talking me into the Z4

problem is all of the cars above look like crap without a nice set of rims and the M-Sports package and those things alone are like 10k or something!

the rims i like are from AC Schnitzer and cost ~ 4K per RIM!

Edited April 6, 2006 by slay

[watcher71]

dodge dart

[got-it]

I'm contemplating the 3 series myself. Most likely I will make the decision and get it. Go with the 3 series...most of my friends have nothing but good things to say about it.

[Polynomial]

The simple answer is, Land Rover Defender 90, diesel, 5-speed.

Simple. No need to thank me.

With the Chinese movement I assume soon, soon. Expensive but ugly rubbish. Get at Jeep!

[Lollipop]

My choice will be the facelifted Alfa 156 or 159 with a manual, most likely second hand so it won't take a big depreciation hit.

Hint: Don't buy the 1 Series, if you want to buy something similar to the 1 series get a Mini or a Golf.

[slay]

im sorry, but a GOLF is definetly the LAST car i would get. i'd rather ride my bike! that car is only driven by idiots, proles and twerps!

i like the mini too (and i also like the fact that its also sort of BMW) but it's a little too small (same issue with the Z4!) i cant transport nothing with those two cars.i'll probably go with the 3.. just waiting for a good offer for a used one with ~5k km on it and the extras i want!

[Steve G]

I like my Jaguar. I feel real fancy driving it especially sporting all of my reps.

[Pugwash]

and i wouldnt want to "turn" a regular BMW in an M3 without the motor... thats like a trabbi with a ferrari body kit.

Or a Rolex with a ... wait a minute!

[jjajh]

Go with the choice you have already made. You have to be happy with your choice so make it your choice.

Good Luck

[Watchwatcher]

here's a pic of the wheel cover i put on my 5 series, simple but nice looking.

[slay]

I like my Jaguar. I feel real fancy driving it especially sporting all of my reps.

i think the newer jaguars look butt ugly. they look like ford ever since they bought jaguar! i really like the older ones thought! my friend has a jaguar daimler double six cabrio AND a coupe - i dont know how old they are, but they definetly are very old but look brand new!